Stocks to Buy

Whether you are a novice who just opened your first 401k or you are a seasoned investor, you have to spend countless hours researching stocks to buy. Who has that kind of time? We do. Powered by a diverse group of perspectives formed from dozens of analysts, advisors and strategists, our stories digest the day’s biggest headlines to uncover which stocks you should buy.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, aerospace and defense, life science, biotechnology and auto parts sectors are rising to the top this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

The Warren Buffett Portfolio: 63% in These 4 Stocks

Wonder what the Warren Buffett portfolio looks like? Just four stocks make up 63% of his holdings; the Oracle of Omaha shuns diversification.

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four aerospace and defense stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

Seven capital markets stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 Metals and Mining Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three metals and mining stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

This week, seven media stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — AMAT RP PHM OSTK INOC

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Strong Sales Growth — ENTA HTH INSY CREG TTWO

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Sales Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Apple Pay Versus CurrentC: Which is Built to Last?

Apple Pay, Softcard, CurrentC and Google Wallet -- this fragmentation can't last forever. Here's the handicap of the race.

The Purina Portfolio Is Performing Purr-fectly

If your stocks have some connection to Bill Stiritz, chances are they're performing admirably. Here's a two-year update on the Purina Portfolio.

LinkedIn Stock Beats the Social Media Blues (LNKD)

LinkedIn bucked the trend of disappointing social media earnings to send LNKD stock higher -- and while it's frothy now, LinkedIn stock still is a buy.

Expedia Stock Looks Like a Market-Beater

Expedia stock should outperform the S&P 500 thanks to strong growth prospects and a reasonable valuation.

3 Stocks With Promising Q3 Reports

Emerge Energy Services, Tallgrass Energy Partners and Spirit Airlines posted positive Q3 earnings reports and will likely continue growing.

15 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 15 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

TWC: Take a Cautious Position With Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable stock is attracting decent buying pressure, but because its fundamentals are mixed, TWC stock is at a risk of slipping.

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

This week, nine oil and gas stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

2 REITs to Buy for High Dividend Yields

Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) and Gramercy Property Trust (GPT) are on promising trajectories and offer investors excellent dividend yields.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

This week, six internet and web service stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four pharmaceutical stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").